Jericho Cafe, Walton Street This place is dangerously close to my office and it takes a lot of willpower not to buy all their bagels, all the time. This hot choc was lovely, not too milky, very smooth and the chocolate sprinkled on the top formed little yummy chunks of chocolate. The brownie/cake/general treat offering is so difficult to resist but I was dreaming of dunking … [Read more...]
What we’ve BITTEN into lately…
Every month, we’ll give you a rundown of the dishes/snacks/drinks the Bitten team have enjoyed and where you can find them to experience for yourselves. We’d love to hear in the comments what the best things you’ve bitten into recently have been..? Faith - Arbequina, Cowley Road This caramelised/burnt sugar manchego from Arbequina was an absolute treat - slices of … [Read more...]
Bitten Streets: Magdalen Road
Here at Bitten HQ, we've been thinking about our favourite foodie streets in Oxford. I mean the places off the main thoroughfares, where you can find a significant concentration of restaurants, cafés, or food shops together. There might be one in your neighbourhood, or even somewhere you'll cross town for. But in case you've missed out on some of … [Read more...]
Review: Brasserie Blanc
Let's dive into the world of Brasserie Blanc Walton Street, slap bang in the middle of Jericho, and the fascinating culinary journey of Raymond Blanc and his burgeoning Heartwood group of affordable fine eateries. Brasserie Blanc offers a delicious but mainstream take on French food but now in a refreshed, stylish bohemian setting. Once a lively pub, it's recently been … [Read more...]
Review: Wilding’s Truffle and Barolo evening
A night of truffle-inspired dishes and Barolo wine? I know, sounds terrible doesn't it? Well, I took one for the team and went along. 5 courses with wine pairings and a gorgeous atmosphere, the perfect way to spend a Wednesday evening I reckon? We were welcomed with a gorgeous glass of bubbly - 1701 Franciacorta Brut DOCG, NV, which was a lovely touch as we were drawing … [Read more...]